Lehigh Valley Cement Belt

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Large belt of limestone deposits that are the site of a great many Portland cement quarries and kilns. The largest among these is the Whitehall Cement plant.

This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry.

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Coordinates:  40°42'51"N 75°22'19"W
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